In a major development for Darwin Núñez’s future, Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal have reached a verbal agreement with Liverpool over a deal to sign the Uruguayan forward, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
This breakthrough comes just days after it was reported that Al-Hilal had identified Núñez as their priority target and were accelerating their internal plans to secure his signature. It appears their stepped-up efforts have been successful, with the two clubs now in agreement on the principal terms of the transfer.
With the club-to-club deal now agreed in principle, the transfer has moved to its final and most crucial stage. Al-Hilal are now in direct negotiations with Núñez and his representatives to agree on personal terms, including salary and contract length.
The success of the move now rests entirely on the player. Previous reports indicated that Núñez was “receptive to the possibility” of a move to the Middle East after Al-Hilal presented their project to him. The Saudi club will be hoping their lucrative contract offer will be enough to fully convince him to make the switch.
For Liverpool, this sale is a key part of their summer financial strategy. The club has been open to selling the 26-year-old, who struggled to nail down a regular starting spot under Arne Slot last season. The funds from his departure will help balance the books after their significant spending on players like Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike.
The path is now clearer than ever for Darwin Núñez to leave Anfield. With Liverpool and Al-Hilal having reached an agreement on the transfer, all that remains is for the player to give his final approval to join the Saudi Pro League.